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The Mongol art of war : Chinggis Khan and the Mongol military system / Timothy May.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- May, Timothy Michael.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Genghis Khan, 1162-1227.
- Military art and science--Mongolia--History--To 1500.
- Military art and science.
- Command of troops.
- History, Military.
- History.
- Mongolia--History, Military.
- Mongolia.
- Genghis Khan, 1162-1227--Military leadership.
- Genghis Khan.
- Physical Description:
- 214 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Yardley, Penn. : Westholme ; [Northam] : Roundhouse [distributor], [2007]
- Summary:
- Offers myths and misunderstandings that distort the understanding of Mongol warfare, and demonstrates that the armies of Chinggis Khan had more in common with modern ones than with the armies of ancient Rome.
- Contents:
- Pronunciation and transliteration guide xiii
- 1 The rise and expansion of the Mongol Empire, 1185-1265 5
- 2 The recruitment and organization of the Mongol Army 27
- 3 Training and equipping the Mongol warrior 42
- 4 The care of the army: logistics, supply, and medical care 58
- 5 Espionage, tactics, and strategy 69
- 6 Leadership 86
- 7 Opponents of the Mongols 100
- 8 At war with the Mongols 115
- 9 Legacy of the Mongols 138.
- Notes:
- Originally published: Barnsley, England: Pen & Sword Military, 2007.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [176]-206) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781594160462
- 1594160465
- OCLC:
- 85691716
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